Are Crab Gills Safe to Eat?
Crab gills, sometimes called “dead man’s fingers,” sit under the top shell and look like spongy, grayish fronds. Most cooks toss them out without a second thought, yet many diners wonder whether they are truly unsafe or simply unpalatable. The short answer is nuanced: crab gills are not outright poisonous, but they are usually discarded…